Table 2.
Ganglion cyst spontaneous resolution
| Author | Patients (N) | Spontaneous resolution (N) | Follow-up (months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dias et al. [8] | 55 | 23 (41.8%) | 70 |
| Zachariae and Vibe-Hansen [12] | 101 | 40 (39.6%) | 72 |
| Westbrook et al. [11] | 11 | 5 (45.5%) | 4 |
| McEvedy [10] | 21 | 10 (47.6%) | 144 |
| Carp and Stout [6] | 12 | 7 (58.3%) | 36 |
| Dias and Buch [7] | 38 | 20 (52.6%) | 60 |
| Overall | 238 | 105 (44.1%) | 64.3 |
A summary of published ganglion cyst spontaneous resolution rates. The frequency weighted average was 44.1%